Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Brand

Christopher J. Brand has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Leak check device for vortex sensor replacement
    Patent number: 7637170
    Abstract: A vortex flowmeter measures process fluid flow. The vortex flowmeter includes a conduit that carries the process fluid. A sensing device is housed in a cavity of a sensor body that is coupled to the conduit. A flexure is disposed in a portion of the conduit. The flexure is configured to isolate the process fluid in the conduit from the sensing device. A pathway extends from the cavity to an outer surface of the sensor body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Rosemount Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffry D. Foster, Christopher J. Brand, William F. Graber
  • LEAK CHECK DEVICE FOR VORTEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT
    Publication number: 20080216586
    Abstract: A vortex flowmeter measures process fluid flow. The vortex flowmeter includes a conduit that carries the process fluid. A sensing device is housed in a cavity of a sensor body that is coupled to the conduit. A flexure is disposed in a portion of the conduit. The flexure is configured to isolate the process fluid in the conduit from the sensing device. A pathway extends from the cavity to an outer surface of the sensor body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffry D. Foster, Christopher J. Brand, William F. Graber